Manchester United defender Teden Mengi hailed by fans after impressing on full Derby debut

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford reminded one Manchester United fan of Wayne Rooney during Sunday's Premier League victory over Manchester City, as supporters praised his defensive work-rate in the second half. Rashford helped United beat Pep Guardiola's men 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium to end City's 21-match winning streak.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United produced their best defensive performance of the season at Manchester City.United had started with their back five of Dean Henderson, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw in just two previous games - against Liverpool and City in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in January.Henderson kept his ninth clean sheet in 14 United starts and played an instrumental role in Shaw's first Premier

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes told Manchester United's critics that their performances in other big games this season have been just as good as against Manchester City.United ended their 'hoodoo' against the traditional big six clubs this season with an emphatic and stylish 2-0 win over City in the Manchester derby. Fernandes' early penalty set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on course for the win, with Luke Shaw doubling the lead after half-time.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have all voiced their delight after watching Luke Shaw score against Manchester City.The Englishman has enjoyed a fantastic season for United, rising to the challenge set by the arrival of Alex Telles and was named the club's Player of the Month for February.Shaw added his first Premier League goal of the season with a fine finish against City after quick-thinking from Dean Henderson allowed the 25-year-old to dart up the field and

straight to your inbox every day for freeWhile the stars hit the headlines with their grandiose parties and weddings, the organisers of these lavish events are seldom seen.Global event planner Julie Perry prefers to remain working behind the scenes as she makes dreams come true.In an exclusive interview with the Manchester Evening News, Julie has spoken out about her journey from working in music talent scouting in her home city of Manchester to becoming the brains behind Coleen and Wayne

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have begged the board to sign Erling Haaland in the summer after his brace against Bayern Munich.The Borussia Dortmund striker is one of the most sought-after talents in Europe after scoring 19 Bundesliga goals this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeNottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton is "absolutely delighted" with James Garner following his arrival from Manchester United on loan in January.The 19-year-old signed for Forest until the end of the season at the start of the year and has been a revelation for the Championship club.Garner was at Watford for the first half of the campaign, where he played 12 games, but was recalled after a managerial change at Vicarage Road limited his chances and sent

straight to your inbox every day for freeEric Bailly called for trust in Manchester United's process after they were held to a third straight goalless draw. Along with Luke Shaw, the Ivorian defender was one of the better performers against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWayne Rooney has explained how he tries to incorporate different elements of former Manchester United managers in his coaching methods. The United all-time top-scorer retired from football earlier this year to take up the Derby County job on a permanent basis after previously being part of Philip Cocu's backroom staff in a player-coach role.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will be one of four British teams in hat for the Europa League last-16 draw on Friday afternoon after they eased their way past Real Sociedad in the Round of 32.A 4-0 win in the first leg made Thursday's reverse fixture a non-event, a drab 0-0 draw at Old Trafford which saw Sociedad miss an early penalty and their only chance to claw their way back into the tie.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGary Neville has insisted Jesse Lingard has been unfairly viewed at Manchester United after his bright start to life on loan at West Ham. The United academy graduate joined David Moyes' side until the end of the season during the January transfer window after falling out of favour with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

straight to your inbox every day for free"I just hit it as hard as I could."If the goal was typical Wayne Rooney, then so is the understated and straightforward way he describes it. This was a volley that was as close to technical perfection as it's possible to get on a football pitch, a strike where the power came because the strike was so pure.

straight to your inbox every day for freeJuan Mata joked with Manchester United defender Eric Bailly after the latter claimed to have provided an assist for the Reds in their 4-0 Europa League win against Real Sociedad on Thursday.United are in full control of their Europa League last-32 tie against Sociedad after Bruno Fernandes' double and goals from Marcus Rashford and Daniel James sealed a comprehensive victory in Turin.

direct to your inboxManchester United fans have urged the club to snap up Erling Haaland in the summer transfer window following his latest heroics for Borussia Dortmund.Haaland scored twice and set one up in the first half of the first leg of Dortmund's Champions League last 16 tie against Sevilla.The German side went behind early on at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan to a goal from Fernandez Saez but Haaland provided the assist for Mahmoud Dahoud to equaliser in the 19th minute.Haaland then

direct to your inboxWayne Rooney has stopped himself in his tracks.He has adjusted his body position.He has swivelled, while keeping his eyes locked onto the flight of the ball.Now he is in the air, horizontal to the Old Trafford turf, as he swings his trusty right foot high above his head to try and make contact with Nani’s deflected cross.Vincent Kompany is stranded, helpless, a few yards away after misreading the trajectory.Micah Richards is preparing to head it clear at the back post.But

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford is the most difficult Manchester United player to play against in training, according to Teden Mengi. Mengi is currently on loan with Derby County for the remainder of the 2020/21 season after being recruited by Wayne Rooney for the club’s battle against relegation from the Championship.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's players do not trust Donny van de Beek enough with the ball yet, according to former Reds striker and ex-City manager Mark Hughes.Van de Beek's opportunities this season have been limited and he has largely struggled when he has played, including against West Ham on Tuesday night.Van de Beek was visibly disappointed at being withdrawn in the 73rd minute of the FA Cup fifth-round tie, with the Dutchman looking resigned as he glanced

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw never considered leaving Manchester United during some dark days in his career when Jose Mourinho was in charge .Shaw has emerged as one of United's most important players this term under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, firmly establishing himself as the club's first-choice left-back following the arrival of Alex Telles from Porto last year Mourinho was publicly critical of Shaw on more than one occasion during his United tenure.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United prospect James Garner has wasted no time in winning over the Nottingham Forest fans. The 19-year-old midfielder joined Forest on loan from United at the back end of the January transfer window, having spent the first half of the season at Watford.